- On the canvas, click Add Node > Tools, then select an action from an available tool.
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Optional: If a tool requires authentication, select an existing credential or create a new one.
To change the default credential, go to Tools or Plugins.
- Complete any other required tool settings.
Nodes
Tool Node
Connect to external services and APIs
Add Dify tools to your workflows as standalone nodes.
This lets your workflows interact with external services and APIs to access real-time data and perform actions, like web searches, database queries, or content processing.
To add and configure a tool node: